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How to get fromFunchal to BaselBy plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Funchal to Basel by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Zurich Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FNC - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain train
    7h 47m
    CHF 157–361

  2. Fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane FNC - STR
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain train
    9h 52m
    CHF 136–412

  3. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Madeira Airport (FNC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FNC - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Renens VDtrain train
    3. Take the train from Renens VD to Basel SBBtrain train
    10h 5m
    CHF 170–566

Madeira Airport (FNC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 100Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Funchal, Portugal and Basel, Switzerland?

There is no direct connection from Funchal to Basel. However, you can take the bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, then take the train to Basel SBB. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Funchal Airport, walk to Madeira Airport (FNC) airport, fly to Geneva International Airport (GVA), walk to Genève-Aéroport, take the train to Renens VD, then take the train to Basel SBB.

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